PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18464, 27 January 1922, Page 6

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED

Acknowledgments: Quick March for January; John o’ London’s Weekly (current numbers), the Children’s Newspaper, " Daily Readings From The Old _ Testament ” (arranged by Netta Franklin and Lily H. Montagu, arid published by Williams and Norgate); “Tho Gospel of St. John” (a lecture by Joseph Palmer, lecturer to the Australasian Bible and Missionary College), “The Ngatituwharetoa and the Tongariro Timber Co., Ltd. (an illustrated pamphlet containing the text of a letter to the Native Minister concerning the relationship of the company to certain Native owners of land in the Rotorua district), and “ Rugger Rhymes,” which have appeared serially, together with illustrations, in the English Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. The Novel Magazine for November (Gordon and Gotch, Ltd.) contains over a dozen stories, mostly from the'pens of established authors and the editor’s monthly chat with his readers. The current numbers of Humour (& selection of, the world’s best humour and humorous art) and Pals (an Australian boys’ weekly) are acknowledged from Gordon and Gotoh, Ltd. Blue and White, (he magazine ( of St. Patrick’s College, published at Christmas, is an impressive volume of over 200 pages, and constitutes a complete record of the activities of the college during 1921. Several numbers of the Passing Show, one of the well-known humorous British weeklies, are to hand' from Gordon and Gotch, Ltd. Paragraphs, sketches, cartoons, and caricatures provide the contents, several well-known writers being among the contributors. Liberal prizes' are offered for varied competitions. . The Ideal Home for October (per favour of Gordon and Gotch, Ltd.) is rich in illustrations, eight pages being in photogravure. Tho letterpress deals with the many-sided business of home-making,. and every reader will find something of value to suit the individual taste. 1 Tho New Magazine for December (Gordon and Gotoh, Ltd.) is almost exclusively a fiction number, Ethel M. Dell, Bertram Atkev (the creator of Winnie O’Wynn,-“ the jolliest girl in fiction ”), and - other wellknown writers contributing. The art section’ is devoted to “ The Edge o’ Beyond’ Gertrude Page’s play now running at the Garrick Theatre.- 1 The Home Magazine for November contains several efforts in short story fiction and a short article, “ The Prince at Home. An interesting comparison between London and Now York, entitled “ Two Cities, written by Charles G. Harper, and well illustrated, together with one by H. W. Canning-Wright on “ Pewter Collecting, and “ Fads, Fashions, and Fancies lend variation, Gdrdon and Gotch, Ltd., have supplied our copy. . A pamphlet by Luigi Canrovote bearing the dual title “Hie Disarmament Conference at Washington Will Be a Failure: Only, by the Abolition of neutrality Can, War be Quickly and Forever Prevented, elaborates the idea that “nations should not bind themselves in any tray, each of them remaining free to arm otr disarm at pleasure.” Tbo' author places all Ma faith in human solidarity, a chapter bearing tWa title being reprinted from his larger work “Why Italy Entered Into the Great War. ’ The Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia is generally what such a publication should be—a complete record of public activities bearing the impress of’official authority. The Year Book is still prepared under tho snperviaion of Mr G. H. Knibba. though it is now edited, by Mr John Stonham, M.A. • In all departments of national and , State affairs tho publication is wonderfully satisfactory and to-day occupies a position which places it in the forefront of the 'best of tho world’s statistical publications. H arms worth ’ s Home Dressmaker (Nos. 8 and 9) contain three patterns of winter coats for children, over 70 winter coats and numerous costume designs: Hanrnworth’o Children's Dress for November has four free patterns, and the December number .contains five patterns, including a knitted tLresa and a knitted outfit for baby; Weldon’s Bazaar of Children’s Fashions bos several patterns arid a presentation plate'; the Christmas number of Home Fashions presents its readers with two frock patterns arid instructions for the crochet fruit on hat and dress are oleo given; while the Ladies’ Designer (published in Sydney) is replete with patterns of varied garments. All are per favour of Gordon and Gotoh. Ld. ' , „ The report of the Bristol and .Overseas Guild, which is an association few welcoming visitors and promoting imperial. : social, rind commercial relations .between the overseas dominions and other countries with Bristol and extending its influence as “the gateway .of the west,” is'a compile to and well-printed record' in attractive form. The period covered is to June 20, 1921, and reveals a wide field of activity. Sea, Land, and Air, official journal of (ho Wireless Institutes of Australia and New Zealand and tho Mercantile Marine War Service of Australasia, aims at 'becoming a national monthly of topical interest. The articles in the January number deal with various phases of' aviation, travel, mechanics, and motoring. The magazine is well printed and profusely illustrated. Board and Council (the New Zealand local authorities review) is the latest adventure into periodical journalism. The new publication will appear fortnightly and, judging by the personal editorial, tho promoters can see a mission for the paper. In the first issue space is devoted to the activities of the local bodies in various parte of tho dominion and on article on the perennial reading question from the pen of Mr J. F. Holloway is included “Sunny Nelson” is an attractive little bdok descriptive of the industries and resources of the Province' of Nelson, and claims to bo the most comprehensive of its Jcuid yet published. The book is well printed and illustrated, and the reader oan from a perusal of he pages and the many illustrations obtain a correct idea of one of the most charming spots of the dominion. “Sunny Neleon: Tho Garden of New Zealand is published by the Chamber of Commerce. The Christmas number of Chambers’s Journal contains the usual features and some additional stories for the occasion. “Bristol Eyes,” from the pen of G, Appleby Terrill, is a long story which maintains its interest to tho end, and “Some Humours of the Law Courts” is a notable contribution by Sheriff Orr, K.C. Stories and articles of varied character, all well selected, have resulted in the production of a good number. The January number is also to hand containing a varied and interesting contents bill. . The Strand Christmas number contains a notable article by the Right Hon. Winston Churchill, “Painting as a Pastime.” Several reproductions of his pointings in colour embellish tho contribution, which will doubtless excite considerable interest.

Otherwise the number is in the heads mostly of old-established favourites who an masters of fiction. An illustrated article on Charlie Chaplain and another by Caruso (‘‘Singing as a Profession”) possess tho charm of novelty. The Christmas Strand is among the best of the season’s magazine olforte. '' ; Stead’s Review, for January 7 contains many impressive tributes t 8 the memory of its late editor, Mr Henry-Stead, who. passed away on shipboard on the Pacific Ocean on December 10, last. Several of them have been written by influential citizens, bearing evidence of the large place which Mr Stead .filled in the journalistic life of Australia. “Progress of the World,” “A Million • Immigrants Wanted,” “Europe in Transition,” and the well-known features established in this Review continue to keep it in the forefront. “My Magazine” for December lives up to its reputation as one of the beet illustrated and - diversified monthlies published. The frontispiece is a etrking reproduction of the painting representing “Peasant Women of Galicia” from the brush of Alvarez de Sotomayer, and among the most striking of its. contents is “The Cradle of the British Empire and the Mystery of What Happened to It,” “A Bit of England in Jerusalem,” “Transformations of the Next Ton Years,” and “The Gas That Would Destroy the World.” The January number by the latest mail is replete with interesting articles and not a few beautiful illustrations. The eleventh number of “Art in Australia” is in keeping with the standard expected of this really excellent publication. On the illustration side it includes two admirable examples of the portraiture of John Longstaff, a “portrait” by George Eell _of a charm and merit that should irresistibly draw attention to the aocompanymg account of this artist’s studies, methods, and ideals; a well-selected, landscape, “The teamster,” by .Prank Crozier, 1 which faces a brief sketch of his career, and as frontisArthur Streeton’s “The Red Gum .tree. Among the articles which find indus!Mi are also “Baxter Prints,” by J. Gerald Moira” and The Art of Charles Sims, R.A..” both from the pen ,of P. G. Konody; some observations oh the woodcut by Lionel Lindsay; an appreciation of Percy Lindsay’s LTbSSf a lea/en of lighter-reading Of particular interest M t e^ bo the interview which Trif- u Pfef»oes with a reminder which it should be good for Australians to read. It runs: ‘An Australian painter haa to leave Australia to get' Weaves « h! n ? d '*i, Artisticafl y, epeaking, London has about the same relation to Sydney. (hat Sydney has to Gonlbum—only more so. When I came from Goulburn as a boy I thought Sydney was a frightfully big place, ngrhtfuily clever people. But where bydney has scores London has thousands—most of them never heard of out Here, inore is i a great mass of mediocrity, rf ’ d ?° l S f P° sin »: but all the same the men m Britain with real l e “ t^ men-seem innumerfr®.. T^ r e areplenty of talented women, too—-in the field of Art, I mean.” This number of “Art .in Australia” is the last, it should be noted, that will be published m the present style. The issue of February wifi inaugurate a new series. Henceforth the magazine will of larger dimensions and cover a wider field, while the price will f ll } 1 , r®dhic©d. In its new form it should certainly roach a. larger public.